There are 4 ways to get from Reykjavík to Selfoss (waterfall) by plane, car, or bus
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Fly to Egilsstaðir Airport, drive
best- Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS)plane RKV - EGS
- Drive from Egilsstadir-Airport-EGS to Selfoss (waterfall)car
3h 3m$157–416Drive 524.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Reykjavík to Selfoss (waterfall)car 524.6 km
6h 50m$118–170Bus
- Take the bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hofbus 57
- Take the bus from Akureyri - Hof to Jökulsá á Fjöllumbus 56
9h 40m$214–294Fly to Akureyri Airport, bus
- Fly from Reykjavik (RKV) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane RKV - AEY
- Take the bus from Akureyrarflugvöllur to Jökulsá á Fjöllumbus
4h$213–465
Reykjavik (RKV) to Egilsstaðir Airport (EGS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reykjavík to Selfoss (waterfall) is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Reykjavík to Selfoss (waterfall) is to fly and drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $150 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Reykjavík to Selfoss (waterfall). However, there are services departing from Ártún B and arriving at Jökulsá á Fjöllum via Akureyri - Hof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Reykjavík and Selfoss (waterfall) is 534 km. The road distance is 524.6 km.
The best way to get from Reykjavík to Selfoss (waterfall) without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs $210 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Reykjavík to Selfoss (waterfall), including transfers.
Reykjavík to Selfoss (waterfall) bus services, operated by Strætó, depart from Ártún B station.
Reykjavík to Selfoss (waterfall) bus services, operated by Strætó, arrive at Akureyri - Hof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reykjavík to Selfoss (waterfall) is 525 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Reykjavík to Selfoss (waterfall).
There are three+ hotels available in Selfoss (waterfall).
What companies run services between Reykjavík, Iceland and Selfoss (waterfall), Iceland?
You can take a bus from Ártún B to Selfoss (waterfall) via Akureyri - Hof and Jökulsá á Fjöllum in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- icelandair.com
Flights from Reykjavik to Egilsstaðir Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–370
Flights from Reykjavik to Akureyri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–320
- Phone
- +354 540 2700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Ártún B to Akureyri - Hof
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Akureyri - Hof to Jökulsá á Fjöllum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Strætó
Bus from Akureyrarflugvöllur to Jökulsá á Fjöllum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Strætó
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